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Sat Feb 4th 2023

3* Saturday Half Day Ride	3*

Leader: Eddie Little	Start Time: 9:30 am	Start Location: The Beacon Wantage
Description: As a courtesy to the ride leader, we ask that you pre-book for this ride. Half day ride (60-70km / 38-45 miles), with a tea stop, riding pace of 20-24km/h (13-15mph). Likely to visit distant destinations. Not suitable for irregular riders. Climbing likely. This is a pre-bookable ride. To book a place, email or text your name to Eddie no earlier than 9:00am on the Sunday before the ride. You will receive confirmation or be advised that the ride is fully booked. A reserve list will be maintained. email edlittle157@gmail.com Text me on 0712645320 From Wantage we’ll head south passing over Court Hill, then onto Lilley, Stanmore, Beedon, World’s End & the Ealing Way. We’ll stop for refreshments at Mulberry & Thyme cafe/Restaurant, Hillier Garden Centre, Hermitage. Once refreshed we’ll head on through Curridge, Snelsmore Common, Winterbourne, Boxford & Leckhampstead. We’ll then finish the ride with the fabulous descent Chain Hill. Ride distance 41miles/ 68.98. Except to be back in Wantage for 13:30hrs.
Riders: Chris Bailey Eddie Little Glyn Brooks Jo Little John Tranter Roger Postbeschild Sharon Bedford Simon Atkin Tina Mould Riders = 9 Weather: Report: Nine 3 * riders set off from Wantage on a dry but cool with cloudy light skies. It was nice to welcome Tina on her first 3* ride with the club. Everyone made light work of Court Hill. The route along the A338 & out through Stanmore, Beedon & the Ealing Way Cycle Route was quiet & incident free. We arrived at Hillier Garden Centre for around11:30am. The cafe was a little slow, though once we were all served, everyone enjoyed some delicious cakes & hot drinks. Once refreshed, we then headed up through Snelsmore & down through to Boxford, this being a slightly hillier route compared to the morning, though very scenic indeed with everyone making light work of the hillier terrain. We then headed towards ChainHill via Leckhampsead where we all enjoyed the wonderful descent back into Wantage. Thanks to John for being secondary leader when required, & many thanks to Roger for acting as sweep. A very pleasant group to lead. Look forward to seeing you all on another ride very soon.
Distance: 65.98 km (41.00 mi)
Having a brief rest along the Eling Way 2023. Glyn leads along the Eling Way 2023. Eling Way Winter 2023.
Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41883971"
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Start Locations: WMP
Wantage Market Place; OMH
Old Mill Hall, Grove

Categories: 1* - Suitable for irregular, social, beginner or family riders, pace will match the slower riders. Not hilly or long. Expect rides up to 3 hours. Gentle exercise.; 2* - Suitable for regular riders who prefer to cover some distance but at a more relaxed pace. Likely to be half-day rides. Solid exercise.; 3* - Suitable for experienced riders, may be hilly, long, quick, or any combination! Likely to be half or full-day rides. Challenging exercise.; 4* - Suitable for athletic riders who can ride safely above the 3* standard. Quick rides for the fit.; More Information